Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest alchemist of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But his tomb is empty. The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives, but only because he has been making the elixir of life for centuries. And Sophie and Josh Newman are about to find themselves in the middle of the greatest legend of all time.

5 out of 5 stars

Children's Novel......Maybe!

By
DaBears113
on
11-27-09

Magyk

Septimus Heap, Book One

By:
Angie Sage

Narrated by:
Allan Corduner

Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
2,867

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,856

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,877

Who is Septimus Heap? A lost child? An ordinary hero? A powerful wizard? The Magyk begins here. The first book in this enthralling new series by Angie Sage leads listeners on a fantastic journey filled with quirky characters and magykal charms, potions, and spells.
Magyk is an original story of lost and rediscovered identities, rich with humor and heart.

5 out of 5 stars

Fun Listen

By
Emiko
on
08-10-09

Harry Potter: A History of Magic

By:
Pottermore Publishing,
Ben Davies

Narrated by:
Natalie Dormer

Length: 11 hrs

Unabridged

Overall

0 out of 5 stars
0

Performance

0 out of 5 stars
0

Story

0 out of 5 stars
0

The history of magic is as long as time and as wide as the world. In every culture, in every age, in every place and, probably, in every heart, there is magic. Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears.

Sky Raiders

Five Kingdoms, Book 1

By:
Brandon Mull

Narrated by:
Keith Nobbs

Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,287

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,169

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,175

Cole Randolph was just trying to have a fun time with his friends on Halloween (and maybe get to know Jenna Hunt a little better). But when a spooky haunted house turns out to be a portal to something much creepier, Cole finds himself on an adventure on a whole different level.

5 out of 5 stars

A little scary at first, but a great story!

By
Shileen
on
09-19-14

Elizabeth's Legacy

Royal Institute of Magic, Book 1

By:
Victor Kloss

Narrated by:
Peter Kenny

Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
557

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
525

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
526

Two years after his parents' sudden disappearance, Ben Greenwood stumbles upon a cryptic letter that could shed some light on their whereabouts. But before he can track them down, he'll need to find the mysterious organization that sent the letter: The Royal Institute of Magic. To succeed, Ben will have to navigate a land filled with fantastic creatures and spellshooters, where magic can be bought and sold, to unravel an ancient family secret that could hold the key to defeating an evil the institute has been fighting for the last 500 years.

5 out of 5 stars

Friendship in a magical world

By
VJG
on
01-19-17

The Thirteen Hallows

By:
Michael Scott,
Colette Freedman

Narrated by:
Kate Reading

Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins

Unabridged

Overall

3.5 out of 5 stars
128

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
116

Story

3.5 out of 5 stars
116

They are 13 ancient treasures: mysterious, magical, infinitely powerful, with the potential for great good... or absolute evil. The legends of some of the Hallows are well known - Arthur’s sword, the Grail Chalice, the Stone of Scone - but most of the others have been lost in the mists of antiquity. However, the 13 Hallows survive, protected by hereditary Guardians who can trace their lineage back to the age of Arthur and beyond. The Hallows have been used time and again in the battle with the Demonkind who once ruled this earth.

1 out of 5 stars

The metallic smell of blood... over and over...

By
Peter
on
12-13-11

The Alchemyst

The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Book 1

By:
Michael Scott

Narrated by:
Denis O'Hare

Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
3,476

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
2,237

Story

4 out of 5 stars
2,275

Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest alchemist of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But his tomb is empty. The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives, but only because he has been making the elixir of life for centuries. And Sophie and Josh Newman are about to find themselves in the middle of the greatest legend of all time.

5 out of 5 stars

Children's Novel......Maybe!

By
DaBears113
on
11-27-09

Magyk

Septimus Heap, Book One

By:
Angie Sage

Narrated by:
Allan Corduner

Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4 out of 5 stars
2,867

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,856

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,877

Who is Septimus Heap? A lost child? An ordinary hero? A powerful wizard? The Magyk begins here. The first book in this enthralling new series by Angie Sage leads listeners on a fantastic journey filled with quirky characters and magykal charms, potions, and spells.
Magyk is an original story of lost and rediscovered identities, rich with humor and heart.

5 out of 5 stars

Fun Listen

By
Emiko
on
08-10-09

Harry Potter: A History of Magic

By:
Pottermore Publishing,
Ben Davies

Narrated by:
Natalie Dormer

Length: 11 hrs

Unabridged

Overall

0 out of 5 stars
0

Performance

0 out of 5 stars
0

Story

0 out of 5 stars
0

The history of magic is as long as time and as wide as the world. In every culture, in every age, in every place and, probably, in every heart, there is magic. Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears.

Sky Raiders

Five Kingdoms, Book 1

By:
Brandon Mull

Narrated by:
Keith Nobbs

Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,287

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,169

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,175

Cole Randolph was just trying to have a fun time with his friends on Halloween (and maybe get to know Jenna Hunt a little better). But when a spooky haunted house turns out to be a portal to something much creepier, Cole finds himself on an adventure on a whole different level.

5 out of 5 stars

A little scary at first, but a great story!

By
Shileen
on
09-19-14

Elizabeth's Legacy

Royal Institute of Magic, Book 1

By:
Victor Kloss

Narrated by:
Peter Kenny

Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
557

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
525

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
526

Two years after his parents' sudden disappearance, Ben Greenwood stumbles upon a cryptic letter that could shed some light on their whereabouts. But before he can track them down, he'll need to find the mysterious organization that sent the letter: The Royal Institute of Magic. To succeed, Ben will have to navigate a land filled with fantastic creatures and spellshooters, where magic can be bought and sold, to unravel an ancient family secret that could hold the key to defeating an evil the institute has been fighting for the last 500 years.

5 out of 5 stars

Friendship in a magical world

By
VJG
on
01-19-17

The Thirteen Hallows

By:
Michael Scott,
Colette Freedman

Narrated by:
Kate Reading

Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins

Unabridged

Overall

3.5 out of 5 stars
128

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
116

Story

3.5 out of 5 stars
116

They are 13 ancient treasures: mysterious, magical, infinitely powerful, with the potential for great good... or absolute evil. The legends of some of the Hallows are well known - Arthur’s sword, the Grail Chalice, the Stone of Scone - but most of the others have been lost in the mists of antiquity. However, the 13 Hallows survive, protected by hereditary Guardians who can trace their lineage back to the age of Arthur and beyond. The Hallows have been used time and again in the battle with the Demonkind who once ruled this earth.

1 out of 5 stars

The metallic smell of blood... over and over...

By
Peter
on
12-13-11

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1

By:
J.K. Rowling

Narrated by:
Jim Dale

Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
61,118

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
55,432

Story

5 out of 5 stars
55,425

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

5 out of 5 stars

My Sad, Sad Confession…

By
Mike L Lane
on
08-08-17

Fablehaven, Book 1

By:
Brandon Mull

Narrated by:
E. B. Stevens

Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
2,281

Performance

4 out of 5 stars
2,025

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
2,044

For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite... Kendra and her brother Seth have no idea their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven.

Success beyond my wildest dreams? Too bad I wasn't able to fully enjoy it. No time to sit back and watch the fame roll in when you're being hunted by superpowereds and a private military force. Still, everything was going according to plan. Grace, Veronique, and I were headed south. Our target? The secret government facilities scattered across the country. The second installment of Mutants in the Making was nearing completion, ready to be published any day now. Things were tense, but all was well. I wish they would have stayed that way....

3 out of 5 stars

did not finish

By
Drue
on
07-10-18

The Land: Founding: A LitRPG Saga

Chaos Seeds, Book 1

By:
Aleron Kong

Narrated by:
Nick Podehl

Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
10,926

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
10,293

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
10,286

Tricked into a world of banished gods, demons, goblins, sprites and magic, Richter must learn to meet the perils of The Land and begin to forge his own kingdom. Actions have consequences across The Land, with powerful creatures and factions now hell-bent on Richter's destruction. Can Richter forge allegiances to survive this harsh and unforgiving world or will he fall to the dark denizens of this ancient and unforgiving realm? A tale to shake "The Land" itself, measuring 10/10 on the Richter scale, how will Richter's choices shape the future of The Land and all who reside in it?

5 out of 5 stars

This is good if you’ve ever played a MMORPG.

By
BigfootJedi
on
10-12-17

The Red Pyramid

The Kane Chronicles, Book 1

By:
Rick Riordan

Narrated by:
Kevin R. Free,
Katherine Kellgren

Length: 14 hrs and 32 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
6,778

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
5,277

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
5,294

Since his mother’s death six years ago, Carter Kane has been living out of a suitcase, traveling the globe with his father, the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane. But while Carter’s been homeschooled, his younger sister, Sadie, has been living with their grandparents in London. Sadie has just what Carter wants — school friends and a chance at a “normal” life.

5 out of 5 stars

Great Narration

By
Derick
on
05-11-10

The Blue Mage Raised by Dragons

By:
Virlyce

Narrated by:
Mare Trevathan

Length: 16 hrs and 42 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
663

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
616

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
617

Blue mages learn skills from beasts. This is the story of one fortunate enough to be taken in by dragons.

5 out of 5 stars

stupid title, great book

By
Amazon Customer
on
11-06-17

Publisher's Summary

The fourth book in the New York Times best-selling series.

San Francisco: After fleeing to Ojai, then Paris, and escaping to London, Josh and Sophie Newman are finally home. And after everything they've seen and learned in the past week, they're both more confused than ever about their future. Neither of them has mastered the magics they'll need to protect themselves from the Dark Elders, they've lost Scatty, and they're still being pursued by Dr. John Dee. Most disturbing of all, however, is that now they must ask themselves, can they trust Nicholas Flamel? Can they trust anyone?

Alcatraz: Dr. Dee underestimated Perenelle Flamel's power. Alcatraz could not hold her, Nereus was no match for her, and she was able to align herself with the most unlikely of allies. But she wasn't the only one being held on the island. Behind the prison's bars and protective sigils were a menagerie of monsters—an army for Dee to use in the final battle. And now Machiavelli has come to Alcatraz to loose those monsters on San Francisco.

Perenelle might be powerful, but each day she weakens, and even with Nicholas back at her side, a battle of this size could be too much for her. Nicholas and Perenelle must fight to protect the city, but the effort will probably kill them both.

London: Having been unable to regain the two final pages of the Codex, Dee has failed his Elder and is now an outlaw—and the new prey of all the creatures formerly sent to hunt down Flamel.

But Dee has a plan. With the Codex and the creatures on Alcatraz, he can control the world. All he needs is the help of the Archons. But for his plan to work, he must raise the Mother of the Gods from the dead. For that, he'll have to train a necromancer. And the twins of legend will make the perfect pupils.

Just a fun book.

This series may or may not be intended for teenagers or the youth. It is a nice fun series. I am a seriously avid reader, and finish a novel per week. I picked up the first book in the series for my daughter. I ran out of books and picked it up. I have read all of them now. They are fun.
The series has characters that are well wrritten and believable. The goals and problems are very truthful. Michael Scott has to have or had a few teenagers because he has them down pretty well in the books.
Now don't think you are about to read a literary masterpiece but the stories have heart, soul, well planned themes and flow, and realistic well described characters. I love a good book and these are just that. GOOD BOOKS

building, Building, BULIDING - Can't wait!

This novel intensifies your feeling for the characters. By the end of this book you have so much invested in the story that you want to know the end; but are starting to mourn that there are only two more novels. This is the 2/3 point in the series. Be prepared for heartbreak and surprise – who is who. The strands of the base story complicate in this installment leaving you unsure of what twists and turns lay ahead -- excellent. There are storms brewing on every front, elder and immortals and on the side of good and the side of evil. You’ll have some big questions at the end of this one for sure.

Great continued story. Performed fantastically.

I've now listen to most the books in the series and is impressed with the overall storyline and the imagination of the writer. The performance is also fantastic as with all the previous books in the series looking forward to the next one.

Another great story in the series!!!

Highly recommend this series. If you are looking at book 4 you have likely listened to or read the first 3 books, so you do not need a review. This is an awesome series. Can't wait to see how it wraps up in the last 2 books.